NYC Mandates Mental Health Training for Construction Workers
- New York City has enacted legislation expanding safety oversight to include smaller construction projects previously exempt from specific site safety coordinator requirements.
- The new law mandates that owners of buildings between seven and nine stories must designate a site safety professional to monitor high-risk activities.
- These coordinators are responsible for daily safety inspections and ensuring site-specific safety plans are strictly followed during all construction phases.
- By standardizing oversight across more project types, the city aims to reduce injuries and fatalities on smaller-scale urban jobsites.
Fargo Company Fined Over $26K by OSHA Following Fatal July Workplace Accident
- OSHA fined Mid America Steel over $26,000 following the July 2024 death of an employee at a Fargo industrial site.
- The investigation found the company permitted untrained staff to operate powered industrial trucks and allowed loads to exceed rated capacities.
- Two specific serious violations resulted in fines of $13,240 each.
- Mid America Steel is required to complete corrective actions by next Thursday to improve workplace safety.
Colorado Eyes State-Level Safety Shield to Guard Workers from Federal Gaps
- Colorado House Bill 26-1054 aims to bolster workplace safety by codifying federal protections into state law to address enforcement gaps.
- The legislation ensures worker protection against hazards such as extreme temperatures and workplace violence.
- It empowers the state to adopt stricter standards and enables private lawsuits against non-compliant employers.
- These measures seek to significantly reduce workplace fatalities and strengthen overall safety accountability.